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French Toast Pancakes Casserole

Course: Breakfast
Servings: 0
Author: This Worthey Life

Ingredients

Pancake Ingredients:

  • 18 four-inch pancakes made with Krusteaz® Light & Fluffy Buttermilk follow directions on the box- you'll just need water and the pancake mix

French Toast Batter

  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cardamom
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 stick ½ cup unsalted butter, melted + 2 tbsp for greasing

For the casserole:

  • 18 four-inch pancakes prepared using Krusteaz® mix
  • 3 tbsp light brown sugar
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries + ½ cup for serving
  • 2 cups homemade whipped cream recipe below
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • Pancake or maple syrup for serving

Instructions

Directions for making the pancakes:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together Krusteaz® pancake mix and water until smooth.
  • Cook 18 four-inch pancakes on a griddle, following package instructions. Set aside to cool.

 Make the French Toast Batter

  • In a large bowl, whisk together half and half, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cardamom, and sugar until well combined.

Assemble + Bake The Casserole:

  • Brush 2 tbsp melted butter onto the bottom and sides of a 9" x 10" baking dish.
  • Arrange the pancakes in overlapping layers in the dish.
  • Pour the French toast batter evenly over the pancakes, ensuring all are soaked.
  • Mix the melted butter (½ cup) and brown sugar in a small bowl. Drizzle half over the pancakes.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight for best results.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Remove the dish from the fridge and discard the plastic wrap. Sprinkle 1 cup of blueberries and ¼ cup of pecans over the top.
  • Bake uncovered for 35 minutes on the center oven rack.
  • Remove the dish from the oven and drizzle the remaining melted butter and brown sugar mixture over the French toast pancakes.
  • Top the French Toast Pancakes Casserole with homemade whipped cream (recipe below) and freshly grated orange zest.
  • Add more fresh blueberries and chopped pecans.  Serve with pancake or maple syrup.

Notes

Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe:
Ingredients:
2 cups of heavy cream
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp orange zest
Directions:
In a chilled mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold in the orange zest.